Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love (Like That)". Beginning in late 1986 with the release of their single Sometimes, Erasure established themselves on the British charts; albums such as The Circus, Wild!, Chorus, I Say I Say I Say, Loveboat and Nightbird demonstrated a further diversity of sound.
The album that boosted their career tremendously was The Innocents, which was released in 1988. A Little Respect and Chains of Love both hit the Billboard Top 100. Most people will probably remember Erasure for A Little Respect, which became one of their signature songs.
Clarke formerly was a member of Depeche Mode and later had a successful career with the duo Yazoo (known as Yaz in the US). Later he split with Yazoo partner Alison Moyet and briefly formed The Assembly with producer Eric Radcliffe. After a successful Assembly single ("Never Never"), Clarke released an unsuccessful one-off single with vocalist Paul Quinn ("One Day"). He then placed a blind advertisement in Melody Maker looking for a vocalist for a new musical project. He selected Andy Bell, who was the forty-first to audition (and whose voice would often be compared to Moyet's). From the start, their success was founded upon their songwriting skills. Clarke's talent for writing melodic, catchy pop songs was evident from his years with Depeche Mode and Yazoo. Bell's gifts as a lyricist and melodist added depth and character to Clarke's style (additionally, Bell was openly gay from the beginning, and he reflected this in his lyrics at a time when society as a whole was more ignorant around queer issues than it is today - making Erasure's success all the more phenomenal). As pop craftsmen, the pair's work bears comparison with that of Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, OMD, Alphaville, a-ha, Roxette and other pop songwriters.
Though their productivity and record sales declined beginning in the second half of the 1990s, Erasure scored at least one Top 30 hit with the release of every new album. Few electronic bands have demonstrated the durability of Erasure.
In 2005 Erasure made a comeback with their number one position on the US Dance Chart, eighteen years after their first chart-topper. This success was mirrored in the UK with the debut single from Nightbird ("Breathe") reaching number four in the charts. Erasure also enabled fans to configure and buy their own remixes of the single 'Don't Say You Love Me' through the band website. Each variant of the song was limited to a single download.
2006 saw the release of the album Union Street, which features a collection of previously released Erasure songs that the band have reinterpreted with an acoustic / country & western style. The album is named after the recording studio in Brooklyn where it was recorded.
A new album, Light at the End of the World, was released in 2007.
Here in My Heart
Erasure Lyrics
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I can see in your eyes my desire
[Chorus:]
Here, in my heart, I will love you forever
Fall in your arm I am yours, yours to hold
Ride like the love in your eyes
I do know you love me
Moment's gone now, forever tonight
Tell no lies I can't see softly screaming
Comes alive, comes to me; am I dreaming?
[Chorus]
Burning deep down inside like a fire
I can see in your eyes, my desire
[Chorus]
The song "Here in My Heart" by Erasure is about a deep passionate love that burns like fire in the hearts of the two individuals who are involved. The lyrics talk about how this love is so intense that the person can see it in their partner's eyes. The chorus is a declaration of love that is forever and how the person is devoted to their partner, willing to fall in their arms and be held forever. The love in their eyes is so strong that it's like a ride, and the person is sure that their partner loves them too.
The second verse talks about the honesty of the relationship, with a promise of no lies being told. The person feels like they are dreaming, but the love feels so alive that they can't deny it. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the eternal love that will last forever, with a hint of sadness as the person realizes that the moment is gone now and forever tonight, but the love will remain.
Line by Line Meaning
Burning deep down inside like a fire
I am feeling intense emotions of passion and love that burn deep within me, like a blazing fire.
I can see in your eyes my desire
I see my own desires and feelings for you reflected in your eyes, revealing the intensity of my love for you.
Here, in my heart, I will love you forever
My love for you resides deep within my heart and will continue to grow strong, never fading away or diminishing in any way.
Fall in your arm I am yours, yours to hold
I surrender myself completely to you and belong to you, seeking the warmth and comfort of your embrace.
Ride like the love in your eyes
I feel the intensity of your love for me as if it were a powerful force carrying me forward, inspiring and motivating me to love you even more deeply.
I do know you love me
I am aware of your love for me and feel it in every fiber of my being, making me feel cherished and valued.
Crying alone in the night
I am shedding tears of sadness and loneliness, feeling lost and disconnected from the one I love.
Moment's gone now, forever tonight
The moment we shared is now gone forever, leaving me alone and yearning for your love, unable to give up the feeling of passion that remains with me.
Tell no lies, I can't see softly screaming
I am screaming out from deep within, silently begging you to be truthful and sincere with me, as I can see through any facade or pretense.
Comes alive, comes to me; am I dreaming?
I feel alive and filled with joy when I am with you, but wonder if it is too good to be true, wondering if I am living in a dream that will soon come to an end.
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